Manage a business’s entry into international trade, and improve the competitive advantage of a supply chain

This supply chain management course is accredited by the International Supply Chain Education Alliance, allowing you to become recognised as an industry expert worldwide.

Course curriculum

This UCT-backed supply chain management course is designed to give you the flexibility to work when it suits you. You’ll receive continued support and guidance from an expert tutor and your Performance Coach as you progress through the weekly modules in your own time.

Orientation Module: Welcome to your Online Campus

Course Module 1: Introduction to general management

Course Module 2: Functional management areas and the role of logistics

Course Module 3: Procurement management

Course Module 4: Materials and inventory management

Course Module 5: Warehousing and storage management

Course Module 6: Forecasting and demand management

Course Module 7: Transportation management

Course Module 8: Container and Packaging management

Course Module 9: Reverse logistics and investment Recovery

Course Module 10: Managing the international supply chain

Course Module 11: Creating a competitive advantage

Earn a certificate from the University of Cape Town

On completion of this course you earn a certificate from a top-tier university as powerful proof of your new competencies and use it to set yourself apart from the rest and get recognised in the job market.

Your success team

In collaboration with the world's top-tier universities, we design online short courses around the insights of experienced faculty members and authoritative industry experts. On the course, you can expect to learn from these specialists via online video lectures, which will be accessible to you anywhere, any time.

DR MYLES WAKEHAM

International Supply Chain Expert

HOWARD ROSTRON

Career Facilitator

Readiness test

This Readiness Test will help you assess your preparedness for this course by asking you a few quick questions relating to time management, technological requirements, your expectations, and the subject matter level - to help you confirm that this online course is the right fit for you.

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GetSmarter’s learning model is designed to help you as a working professional, improve your skills without compromising on work and family responsibilities. The course work is broken up into weekly, manageable bite-sized modules, with incremental deadlines, designed to help you pace yourself over the duration of the course and allow you the legroom to work when it suits you best.

At the beginning of each week you’ll be presented with all the lectures, notes and assignments necessary for completion.

You also have access to your Course Coach who will help you set goals and track key milestones, manage your time, and field any administrative requests you might have.

On the Online Campus, you’ll also be able to ask questions, interact with your fellow students and Head Tutor through the Online Campus discussion forums. If you’re experiencing tech issues or need advice from your personal Course Coach, you can use the Online Campus to get in touch.